Tools & Tech
ArchiveA rare penthouse in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood is sitting on the market, waiting for a buyer
Some academics argue that picture taking enhances rather than ruins moments. I couldn't agree more.
Our favorite stuff from the past seven days
It's a prototype that you can't steer or brake. But it looks pretty damn fun.
The newest release from the world's most famous cooler company
Digital tools to ensure you have the #bestsummerever
Our favorite stuff from the past seven days.
A photo tool for your smartphone that fits in a wallet
A standard piece of clothing that just got a lot more useful
From the NFL to the mountains of Alaska, Jason Hairston is changing how nature sees us
The world’s top lens maker just built a set of lenses for the camera in your pocket
Cyclists have long claimed America's roads are unsafe. Thanks to the likes of GoPro, now there's proof. Is it making a difference?
Convinced you’ve got the world’s most active pooch? Prove it with a pet fitness tracker.
Currently under construction in Ridgway, Colorado
Beautiful and efficient, it's a good excuse to downsize
5 top picks from a stacked field
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
A 150-decibel blast goes off if anyone tries to mess with your whip
Flyover Country tracks your location in the air and gives you historic and geographical information about what's below
The most noteworthy, cringe-worthy items of all time, in all their weird glory
New apps make editing your action footage easier than ever
GoPro Care covers you for two years
Everything your kid needs for summer camp in one affordable kit
A recyclable tiny house made from cardboard
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they’ve finally gotten so good that you won’t regret leaving your big camera at home.
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
All you need is a phone, a few techniques, the right accessories, and a willingness to get a little dirty
A built-in, pedal-powered tracking device on the new SmartBike is designed to ensure you never lose another commuter
It'll hold eight cards, cash, and there's even a bottle opener
Moonlight lets you build collaborative gear checklists, provides important campsite info, and even includes built-in ghost stories
Things to keep you employed when you're working from the road
Hipcamp allows you to easily find and reserve great campsites nationwide
Best. Selfies. Ever.
So we got high and tested it
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
Thanks to a whippy-fast focus system, this new camera will help you nail your buddies launching cliffs or slamming down singletrack
With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000
Some people throw their gear in a corner of the garage. Others have dedicated gear rooms that are so stacked and organized they look like retail shops. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their tricked-out storage spaces. Here are our 12 favorites.
A beautiful steel adventure bike that doubles as a whiskey dispenser
Straight out of the "Lord of the Rings" prop department
Time to upgrade your car-camping kitchen
Henceforth, all bike bells should hold whiskey
The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
A new mountain bike-motorbike mashup from the creative minds at Specialized
This is how you capture 360-degree action
Nancy Ford's Repair Lair in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has repaired thousands of products, giving everything from bike shoes to sleeping bags a new life.
Wanna get in shape this summer? Buy one of these things.
Expensive, but really damn pretty
Built specifically for cyclists
By forgoing the LCD screen and the ability to shoot JPEGs, Leica is basically telling us to stop messing around and go make a damn picture
Let the music play, wherever your workout takes you.
It’s silly what this thing can do. And it's really damn fun to play with.
Teton Gravity Research took a risk with a pricey, gyro-stabilized camera system to shoot their ski and snowboard films and televisions shows. The payoff? Two Emmy nominations.
Just as beautiful as it is functional
Practice your airs, then go inside for hot cocoa
Loyal wrist warriors for whatever you get up to
If our Santa Fe office was on fire, this is the gear we'd save
New tools for superior fitness and healthier living
One could argue that the iPhone 6s is the most versatile camera on the market right now. It takes stunningly crisp photos, shoots rich 4K video, instantly connects with Instagram—and, most important, because it’s your everyday communication hub, it’s the camera you’ll use all the time. But even if you…
Six options to keep you dancing at your campsite all summer
The dedicated shooter’s everyday kit
Ride like Tony Stark
Spending the night outside just got brighter, cleaner, and easier.
Chose from 22 bits, then wrench, screw, and cut away
Elegant illumination from the well-respected British bike brand
Up, up,and away. Really, really far away.
The most expensive knife we’ve ever seen
We dunked, abused, and submerged the LifeProof FRE case. Our iPhone stayed bone-dry the whole time.
Ultimate safety in any weather
Stream music on the go
Get this thing on my wrist. Stat.
This is the camera you want in your pocket